Here Come the Waves
Here Come the Waves

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Here Come the Waves

1944
Movie
99 min
English

Show business twin sisters Rosemary and Susie, one serious and the other a scatterbrain, join the WAVES and both fall in love with crooner Johnny Cabot.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Director: Mark SandrichGenres: Comedy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

Two pilots, Johnny and Rusty, vie for the affections of Susie, a WAVE officer. Complications arise when Johnny impersonates Rusty to impress Susie, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings. The film features musical numbers performed by its stars.

Critical Reception

The film was a commercial success, appealing to audiences with its lighthearted humor, musical performances, and star power. Critics found it to be a pleasant, if unexceptional, wartime musical.

What Reviewers Say

  • A light and breezy musical comedy perfect for wartime escapism.

  • The chemistry between Bing Crosby and Betty Hutton is a highlight.

  • Sonja Henie's ice skating routines are a visually appealing addition.

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Fun Fact

Bing Crosby's character, Johnny, is a Navy pilot, while his alter ego, "Rusty," is a pilot in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program, a role played by Betty Hutton in disguise.

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